EIN 04-2863170

Center for Public Interest Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
53
City
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Center for Public Interest Research conducts research, organizing, community service, and public education around critical public interest issues. It also assists partner 501(c)(3) organizations and projects by hosting joint projects and programs, sponsoring new public interest projects, and providing training and technical support in areas such as civic engagement, citizen and student organizing, program development and packaging, internet and social media organizing, grantseeking, membership development, financial management, and legal assistance.
Total revenues
$3,311,614
2022
Total expenses
$3,100,524
2022
Total assets
$5,987,564
2022
Num. employees
53
2022

Program areas at Center for Public Interest Research

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National program

Grants made by Center for Public Interest Research

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard ClubCharitable Program Assistance$35,000

Who funds Center for Public Interest Research

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Proteus FundDemocracy$500,000
Green CorpsGeneral Support Grant$300,000
Liberty Hill FoundationFor General Operating Support.$50,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Center for Public Interest Research

NameTitleCompensation
Amy FloydExecutive Director$85,121
Megan FitzgeraldTreasurer and Director$0
Marcia EldridgeVice President and Director / Digital Team Director$0
Wendy WendlandtPresident and Director$0
Maureen KirkSecretary and Director$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Center for Public Interest Research

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,279,593
Program services$1,777,791
Investment income and dividends$7,467
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,898
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$252,661
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,311,614

Form 990s for Center for Public Interest Research

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-02-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-02-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Proteus Fund
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Liberty Hill Foundation
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Social sciencesPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
294 Washington St Suite 500
Boston, MA 02108
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
cfpir.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
04-2863170
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R05: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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